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| Hamas seeks extension of detention of UK reporter |
| 2010-02-28 |
| A Gaza military prosecutor wants to extend the detention of a British journalist, claiming he poses a security threat, a Hamas government official said Sunday. Freelance journalist Paul Martin has been held in Gaza since Feb. 14, the first foreigner to be arrested since Hamas seized control of the territory in 2007. Martin's case is being closely watched by international organizations with staff in Gaza as a gauge of how the Hamas government will deal with foreigners. Hamas officials have not made specific accusations against Martin, but Ghussein has said the journalist poses a threat to Gaza's security. Martin was arrested in a Gaza military court as he was about to testify on behalf of a Gaza militant who was accused of collaborating with Israel. Hamas security officials routinely round up Palestinians they believe are passing on information about them to Israel. |
| Posted by:ed |
| #2 This is his second time. Sounds like he likes Paleo jail. Give him his pleasure |
| Posted by: Frank G 2010-02-28 21:39 |
| #1 Yes, I'm sure this legal procedure is quite complicated in Gaza... "We want to hold him longer, ya honor." "Sure. Anything else?" |
| Posted by: tu3031 2010-02-28 20:26 |